101 T Th – Class Calendar*fall 2013
The class calendar is arranged as follows:
Read: The reading assignment, which is due when you arrive in class on the date listed above the box, will be posted in the top box. All reading will refer to the text California Dreams and Realities unless otherwise noted.Quizzes in response to the readingsare listing in the bottom box when assigned and can be found in “Assessments, Test, and Surveys” in Etudes. These need to be completed before class as they will close.
Subject to change *
Semester Theme: California ParadoxesWeek 1
T8/27
Syllabus Review and Course DiscussionTh8/29
In-class Diagnostic EssayLogin to Etudes and accept the syllabus. Etudeslinks will not activate until you do this. Next, click on “Assessments, Tests and Surveys.” Take the syllabus quiz. (4 pts)
Week 2
T9/3
Read: “Meaning-Making Concepts” by Barbara Bird, p 1-7. The link to this reading is on EtudesQuiz:“Meaning Making Concepts” in Etudes(3 pts)
Th 9/5
Read:Rules for Writers “Writing about Texts” 5a-5e, p -70-83Week 3
T9/10
Read: Introduction: California – The Bellwether State p1-11 and “Of Cholos and Surfers” by Jack Lopez p11-16Quiz: “Intro and “Cholos and Surfers” in Etudes (4 pts)
Th9/12
Read: “California” A Place, a People, a Dream by James Rawls, p 22-30 and Rules for Writers: “The Writing Process”1a-d, p 2-22Quiz: “Rawls and Writing Process” in Etudes(4 pts)
Week 4
T9/17
Read: “Looking and Listening for My Voice” by Toby Fulwiler, p 214 – 220. The link to this reading is on Etudes.Quiz: “Fulwiler”in Etudes (3 pts)
Print out paper 2 from Etudes and bring it to class to discuss.
Th9/19
Read: Rules for Writers: “Constructing Reasonable Arguments:” 6 a-e - p - 84-101 and “Evaluating Arguments” 7a-c p- 102-110Week 5
T9/24
Peer Review and Conferences Paper Two - Bring two copies of a typed 3-4 page draft of Paper 2 along with two Essay Peer Review Handouts from Etudes. (10 pts)Th9/26
Read:Rules for Writers: “Supporting a thesis:” 56a - c, p 460- 464, “Citing Sources:” 57a – 57c, p 464-468, “Integrating Sources” 58a-c, p-469-479Week 6
T10/1
When the Killing’s Done: Chapters:“The Wreck of the Beverly B”, “Rattus Rattus”, ”The Wreck of the Winfield Scott”,p 3-65Write a separateresponse to each chapter of the novel. Summaries will not be graded. (3 pts)
Due: Paper 2
Th10/3
Read: Chapter 2 – The Great Migration- Immigrants in California History, p81-84; and “The World of Our Grandmothers” by Connie Young Yu, p 100-108; and “Manzanar, USA” by Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston and James Houston, p 109-113Quiz: “Grandmothers and Manzanar” in Etudes (5 pts)
Week 7
T10/8
Read:“Maid in L.A.” by Pierrette Hondagneu-Sotelo, p 116-129 and “Invisible Men” by William Langewiesche, p 130-140 and we will continue the discussion of 3/18 readingsQuiz: “Maid and Invisible” in Etudes (3 pts)
Th10/10
Mid-Term Exam – Paper 3 – The Paradoxes of California based on readings from week 7. Large Blue Book required.Week 8
T10/15
When the Killing’s Done: Chapters: “The Paladin”, “Boiga Irregularis” p 66-115Write a separateresponse to each chapter of the novel. Summaries will not be graded. (3 pts)
Th10/17
Read: Chapter 4- “The Geography of Desire” p 229- 232; “As If the Farmer Died” by David Masumoto, p 248-254; “Barrio Boy” by Ernesto Galarza, p 263-272; "Interesting Times” by Judith LewisQuiz:“Farmer, Barrio, Times” in Etudes (6 pts)
Print out paper 4 from Moodle and bring to class to discuss
Week 9
T10/22
MLA Day – Reread Rules for Writers as assigned on 9/26Quiz: “MLA” in Etudes (4 pts)
Th10/24
Peer Review and Conferences paper 4 - Bring two copies of a typed 3-4 page draft of Paper 4 along with two Essay Peer Review Handouts from Etudes. (10 pts)Week 10
T10/29
When the Killing’s Done” Chapters: “Coches Prietos”, “Scorpion Ranch”p116-165Write a separateresponse to each chapter of the novel.Summaries will not be graded. (3 pts)
Th10/31 Boo!
Read: Rules for Writers “Conducting Research” 53a-g, p 420-437; “Evaluating Sources” 54a-e, p437-448; “Managing Information” 55a-c, p 448-456Print out The Research Paper – paper 5 - from Etudes. Bring to class to discuss
Due: Paper 4
Week 11
T11/5
Library Research Day- Further info to be givenTh11/7
Write: A typed paragraph on your focused research topic and works cited pageYou will present your planned research project to the class. Each student will have three minutes to present. As a result, you will need to be focused and prepared prior to class. Come see me if you need help.
Week 12
T11/12
When the Killing’s Done: Chapters: “Qvaris Aries,” “Sus Scroga,” “Prisoners’ Harbor,” p 166-232Write a separateresponse to each chapter of the novel.Summaries will not be graded. (3 pts)
Th 11/14
Peer Review and Conferences Research Project –Bring two typed copies of at least 3 typed pages of your paper and your outline and works cited page. Bring two research paper peer review handouts from Etudes. (10 pts)Week 13
T11/19
When the Killing’s Done: Chapters: “The Black Gold,” “Willows Canyon,” “El Tigre” p 233-309Write a separateresponse to each chapter of the novel. Summaries will not be graded. (3 pts)
Th11/21
Peer Review and Conferences Research Project – Bring two copies of your research project that are at least 5 pages along with 2 research peer review handouts from Etudes. (10 pts)Week 14
T11/26
When the Killing’s Done: Chapters: “Crotalus Viridis,” “The Wreck of the Anubis,” “The Separation Zone,” “Scorpion Ranch,” p 310-369Write a separateresponse to each chapter of the novel.Summaries will not be graded. (3 pts)
Due: Research Project Paper
Due: All Peer Review Sheets – Place in chronological order with oldest on top, write the paper number on top of each peer review, and staple. (40 possible points)
Th 11/28
Happy Thanksgiving!Week 15
T12/3
Final Exam – Paper 6 – When the Killing’s Done. Large Blue Book required.Th12/5
Semester Wrap- upDue:Responses to the novel. Place them in chronological order and highlight each chapter title. (18 total possible)
Week 16
Th 12/12: 10-12
Final Class Meeting: Exam 2, Research Project Paper, and novel responses returned.1